Scientific name:
Pandanus amaryllifolius
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German name:
Schraubenbaum
Filipino name:
Pandan
Family:
Pandanaceae
Description:
Pandan is a tropical plant cultivated for its highly aromatic leaves. Throughout Southeast Asia it is widely used to flavour rice, desserts, drinks, and various traditional dishes.
Propagation:
Usually propagated from offshoots (suckers) growing at the base of mature plants.
Water: Moderate. Prefers consistently moist soil but does not like prolonged waterlogging.
Sunlight:
Partial sun to full sun. Young plants benefit from some protection during the hottest part of the day.
Usage:
– Pandan tea: Fresh leaves can be boiled in water to produce a fragrant herbal tea.
– Pandan rice: One or two leaves can be cooked together with rice to give it a distinctive aroma.
– Desserts: The leaves are blended with water and strained to produce a green pandan extract. This extract is commonly used in cakes, puddings, jellies, ice cream, and many traditional Southeast Asian sweets.
– Natural flavouring: Leaves can be added to coconut milk dishes, syrups, and beverages.
Acquired:
Ordered in May 2026 at the Lazada shop LegitStorePh for 149 PHP.
History:
– Height in May 2026: 20 cm. Planted in a 6l Timba.
Current status:
Alive and growing.
Notes:
First plant in my QR code website system.